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The Desert Key can be dropped by any enemy that drops coins in the Desert Biome, regardless of the type of enemy, with the exception of enemies spawned by a statue, Old One’s Army enemies, or any enemy spawned by a Celestial Pillar in the Lunar Events. To increase the chances of obtaining a Desert Key, players can participate in events where a large number of enemies spawn, and many of them will have a chance of dropping a Biome Key or Mold, as long as the player is in the appropriate biome.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Desert Key and Biome Keys
- How do you farm Desert Biome Keys? – Events are one of the best ways to farm Biome Keys and their Molds, as an extremely large amount of enemies spawn during events, and many of them will have a chance of dropping a Biome Key or Mold, supposing that you are in the appropriate biome.
- Can hallowed desert drop desert key? – Yes, you can obtain the Desert Key in both the Hallowed Desert and other areas of the Desert Biome.
- What is the drop rate for the Black Lion key? – The Black Lion Key has a ~30% chance of dropping from the reward for map completion, except for city maps and Southsun Cove.
- Can you open Biome Chests before Plantera? – Biome Chests can only be opened after Plantera has been defeated.
- Can old ones army drop Biome Keys? – No, Old One’s Army enemies cannot drop Biome Keys since they do not drop coins.
About Biome Keys and Enemy Drops
- How rare is the Crimson Key Terraria? – A Crimson Key has a 1/2500 chance of dropping, making it a rare item to obtain.
- What is the drop rate of the hallowed key? – The Hallowed Key has a 1:2500 (0.04%) drop rate by any monster that is in The Hallow biome.
- How do you get different biome keys? – Each Key can be dropped by enemies in their respective Biome, with a 1/2500 chance of dropping.
- Can biome keys drop from statues? – No, enemies spawned by a statue cannot drop Biome Keys.
About Game Progression and Enemy Spawns
- Can you get Biome Keys before Hardmode? – No, you can only get Biome Keys after Hardmode, and you can only use them after beating Plantera.
- How do you stop corruption in Terraria? – To prevent the spread of Terraria Corruption early on, you can dig a 3-tile wide trench on the edge of biomes, and in Hardmode, you can use the Clentaminator to purify corrupted blocks.
- What is the rarest loot in Terraria? – There are many rare items in Terraria, including the Beam Sword, Tattered Bee Wing, Reindeer Bells, and Discount Card, among others.
About Bosses and Game Mechanics
- Should I defeat Plantera or Golem first? – Plantera must have already been defeated at least once in the current world in order for Golem to spawn successfully.
- What does killing Plantera unlock? – Killing Plantera unlocks the Jungle Temple and allows access to the Temple Key.
- Can you fight Plantera in an artificial jungle? – Yes, you can fight Plantera in an artificial jungle arena, as long as it is designed to keep the evil/hallow away from the area.